NOLA.com

Tiny, blood-sucking fleas can be a big problem for Louisiana pets and their owners

One of my colleagues recently asked me to write about fleas. It seems they have been an ongoing problem for her pup, and she has yet to find a way to get rid of these little blood suckers for good.
Naija Gist - Latest

Fleas can sense the breathe, warmth, and vibration of blood-filled mammals. That's just one reason why these pests are so difficult to control.

Fleas are incredible jumpers, but their talents don’t stop there. With the ability to sense warmth and vibrations, they're perfectly adapted to find blood-filled mammals like dogs and cats. What they ...
USA Today

Where do fleas come from? The pests pose problems for both pets and families

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often? It could be a sign of fleas - even when it's cold outside. Dr. Aly Cohen, a veterinarian at Cornell University's Riney Canine Health Center, urged pet ...
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How Fleas Differ Among Humans, Dogs, and Cats and Whether They Are Transmissible

The human flea is actually rare in Central Europe. However, in Berlin, the parasites are currently spreading—likely due to foxes. PETBOOK editor and biologist Saskia Schneider explains how fleas ...
The Times-Reporter

Where do fleas come from? Pests pose problems for both pets and families, even in winter

Is your dog or cat itching themselves more often? It could be a sign of fleas - even when it's cold outside. Dr. Aly Cohen, a veterinarian at Cornell University's Riney Canine Health Center, urged pet ...